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Saturday, April 18, 2026
TopicLibyan National Army

Topic: Libyan National Army

The curious case of Pakistan’s JF-17 ‘orders’

Pakistan lacks capacity to deliver aircraft at pace suggested by its claimed contracts as it depends on China for avionics, electronic warfare, weapons, and on Russia for engines. 

‘10,000’ missing, thousands feared dead in Libya’s Derna as Storm Daniel leaves trail of destruction 

On Sunday, Storm Daniel made landfall on the eastern coast of Libya after pummelling Greece for three days.  It has reportedly wiped out a quarter of the city.

Libya’s military strongman orders forces to ‘advance’ on Tripoli

EU’s Donald Tusk suggests 12-month Brexit extension and Donald Trump hints at a ‘monumental’ trade deal with China.

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What Modi got wrong. Indians don’t want hundreds of new MPs

If the government wants to spend taxpayers’ money to make India a better place, then spend it on building more courts, improving the collapsing bureaucracy. But, of course, politicians will only think of themselves.

Recovery of energy flows will be ‘gradual rather than immediate’ as Hormuz re-opens post ceasefire

The reopening of the Strait of Hormuz eases supply fears, but controlled shipping, slow output recovery, and high costs may delay oil flow normalisation for months.

Why Siliguri Corridor is strategically important for India & how it is being secured | Cut The Clutter

This special edition of Cut The Clutter, straight from the Siliguri corridor, details the strategic importance of the narrow strip of land in West Bengal, and how it’s a vital link connecting the Northeast to the rest of India.

Trump, Netanyahu’s Iran gamble: The regime change rebound

American objectives are unmet. They neither have muscle nor motivation to resume the war. As for Iran, the regime didn’t just survive, it’s now led by more radical individuals.